LDMS StuCo Receives 2nd Straight Sweepstakes Award

LDISD is proud to
announce that Lake Dallas Middle School Student Council met the state
requirements to be awarded Sweepstakes Council for the second year in a row by
the Texas Association of Student Councils(TASC). They received the award for
completion of requirements in these six categories: Community Service, Pride
and Patriotism, Energy and Environment, Drug, Alcohol, Safety and Health
Awareness, Outstanding Student Council and Sweepstakes.

“The TASC outstanding
school recognition program is designed to set a standard of excellence for
Texas student councils,” Mr. Terry Hamm, TASC Director said. “Fewer than 20% of
TASC member schools are recognized in one or more areas, so this is quite an
accomplishment of which your school can be proud.”

In addition to this,
the council received a special Top Project award this year for the Buddy Bench's
at the middle school. They will receive this award at the November
Conference in San Marcos. Advisor John Fabro was also nominated as Advisor of
the Year for all of District 3 (North Texas Student Councils). And finally, Lake
Dallas Middle School was nominated and elected as an officer school for this
upcoming school year; meaning that the LDMS officers will be responsible for
all Parliamentarian processes for district meetings.

“Theresa and I cannot
thank the LDISD administration and LDMS faculty and staff enough for their help
and support in accomplishing this goal,” Mr. Fabro said. “You are all amazing
leaders and we appreciate all you do for us! Thank you for letting us help
build strong leaders out of our kiddos!”

The council received
the award for doing all of the following:

Promote Pride and
Patriotism within the school, community, state, and at the national level

Participate in
community service projects and events at the school, community, state and
national level.

Educate the school
and community about energy and environment awareness.